Overview
Auberives-sur-Varèze wastewater treatment plant in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serves 1,565 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 279.19 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.
The Auberives-sur-Varèze wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Auberives-sur-Varèze, within the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. This facility serves a population of 1,565 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 279.19 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhône River via the Varèze stream. The Rhône is a major European river that flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Varèze stream, a tributary of the Rhône River. The Rhône flows through the Rhône Valley into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting a rich biodiversity including migratory fish species. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting the downstream aquatic environment and the sensitive coastal zone of the Camargue delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route Impériale in Auberives-sur-Varèze, in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,565 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Varèze stream, which flows into the Rhône River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a small agglomeration in France, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, providing enhanced environmental protection.
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